The Girl Next Door Podcast

An apple pie on the rocks accompanies our honest conversation on MOM GUILT, where it comes from, if we have it and how we tame it."I think kids should see you working, pursuing passions, spending time with your partner or - God forbid - resting."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's back to school season here in our neighborhood so we're chatting about home efficiency. From comparing calendars with a spouse at the beginning of the week to packing lunches early (and even outsourcing the task to kids!) we're sharing how we keep things running smoothly when life gets busy. Plus identifying some areas where we could use some help.Kelsey is loving her new gorgeous jewelry organizer from The Knotted Wood Etsy shop. Erica is OBSESSED with her new pink 30 oz Yeti Rambler. Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over an autumn apricot cocktail we chat about the experience of parenting preschoolers - how it's different than parenting toddlers, what's awesome, what's challenging and what we're learning being (pre)school moms.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kelsey shares some big job news - she quit her job! So we chat all about what it's like to quit a job to follow a creative passion. Erica shares her experience doing this several years ago and Kelsey shares details about how she came to her decision and what she'll be doing now. It will definitely include podcasting with Erica in the daylight hours.Things we mention:Conscious ClothingEarrings from ABLETrader Joe's: toasted coconut granola + Greek yogurt with honey, salt and pepper potato chips, and cooked gyro slicesConnect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We each share three organization systems that are working really well for us right now, from school routines and incoming papers, to makeup and more. Plus we each share an area of our lives that needs organization. Then join us as we have to show the other the messiest closet in our homes and what we've stuffed inside.Mentioned on the show:makeup towerbidetflannel wipesreusable cotton roundsOur episode about laundry: Laundry & Sudsy SundayOur episode featuring "what's in your purse?": Hell's Angels & CreativityMarvelous Mrs. MaiselConnect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us for our next book club episode when we read The Keeper of Lost ThingsCocktailGinny Weasley: Barr Hill gin, freshly squeezed orange juice, Iconic Cocktail ginga syrup. Thanks for naming the cocktail, Abby of Friendlier!6 Things Happy Things DoWe each share our top three things we think help contribute to having a healthy and happy relationship.Qwixx is the quick and fun dice game that Kelsey loves.ObsessionsKelsey is obsessed with Hamilton after seeing the production. Erica is feeling amazing in her new Wit and Wisdom Ab-solution Stretch Skinny Jeans.Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We sip on a bubbly cocktail (surprise, it has Campari!) and talk about our personalities including the results of our Myers-Briggs tests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're sipping a barista-approved cocktail and talking toddlers - from the cute to the defiant. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bring on the fall cocktails! We're sipping a hard cider spritz with a twist of something unexpected. Plus chatting about creating happiness in our lives and what challenges our happiness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The episode you've been waiting for (or maybe just that we've been waiting for) in which we devote an entire show to talking - and tasting - all things from our favorite quirky little grocery store: Trader Joe's! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're talking about how we keep our domains tidy and what chores we hate while sipping a fresh Clean Sweep. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We try an "okay" cocktail and dive into hobbies, creative passions and past times - what we're currently doing, how we're making the time, what we've let lapse and what we hope to bring into - or back into - our lives one day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We sip a sparkling cara cara orange-sage-campari cocktail and dive into a discussion of tidying and share how we've dealt, or not dealt, with household and kid clutter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're inviting you to our dinner tables and honestly sharing what we ate for a week with our families (including what foods children refused and when our menu plans went off the rails).Things we mention on the show:Homemade waffles from the Joy the Baker CookbookPasta salad with roasted carrotsTofurky sausageTrader Joe's Southwestern Chopped SaladEgg roll bowlBetter than tuna saladQuay sunglassesDIFF EyewearConnect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts make us smile - thank you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We talk about our every day makeup routines and summer beauty uniforms while sipping on a favorite classic cocktail. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is sponsored by Epic! a digital subscription library for kids in preschool through age 12 that we both enjoyed using with our kids. Listeners can get a two month trial of Epic! for free by visiting www.getepic.com and using the promo code NEIGHBOR.We both sent little kindergartners to school for the first time this year so we're talking all about that sweet first school year. We chat about how to get kids ready for kindergarten and what the first day and weeks have been like for us. We're also sharing some tips about school routines that will make everyone's life easier. And Kelsey reports on some misadventures on bike commuting to school. If you have school-aged kids Erica's book Candid Classroom: What Parents Want to Know and Teachers Want to Tell Them is a great resource!Connect with us on Instagram / @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our monthly newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A classic negroni accompanies our discussion of buying our houses and adventures in home ownership. Please note there is one instance of explicit language towards the end in case you are listening with young 'uns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We geek out over our paper planners while sipping a TGIF Sunrise cocktail. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is sponsored by Dietitians Dish, a fun conversational podcast between two moms and registered dietitians who share information you can trust on nutrition, food, and feeding your family. Find Dietitians Dish wherever you listen to podcasts and connect with them on Instagram at @dietitiansdishpodcast. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that support our show!Happy 2020, friends! We kick off the new year sharing our intentions for the year and of course sending messages to our future selves. In Obsessions Kelsey has a favorite wardrobe addition and Erica is loving a new workout. In Neighborhood News, Kelsey met some neighbors with some major #lifegoals.Mentioned on the show:Last 90 Days Challenge with Rachel HollisAtomic HabitsOnly Love TodayGirl, Stop ApologizingOn Being 40ishLove Lives HereDo LessFierce, Free, and Full of FireShutterbeanThe Handwriting Club It's Currently 2020 workbookHappier PodcastCactus Wren Beauty (Erica's small business)First Draft in 30 DaysLes Mills On DemandDaily Ritual Short Sleeve Tunic Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook.Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts really help the show - thank you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're sipping a boozy festive cocktail and sharing ideas for those tricky people on your Christmas list including the minimalists and people who already have everything. Plus perhaps our most giggly outtake of the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.